Unit 1: Unita' 1: La vita contemporanea

Vocabulary related to summer activities, travel, and vacations (la spiaggia, il viaggio, l’abbronzatura, prenotare, fare una gita, ecc.).

Vocabulary for weather, geography, and outdoor activities common in Italian summers.

Expressions used to talk about past experiences, travel plans, and recommendations.

Language used for describing places and giving opinions about destinations.

SWBAT interpret authentic Italian texts (articles, travel blogs, or social media posts) about summer traditions in Italy and identify key cultural practices and perspectives.

SWBAT analyze short Italian videos or interviews about summer vacations and festivals and summarize the main ideas in Italian.

SWBAT identify regional differences in Italian summer customs (food, holidays, travel habits) through authentic media.

• Students will present information about a specific Italian summer destination (coast, city, or region) using researched cultural details.

• Students will write a travel blog entry or postcard in Italian describing a summer experience in Italy using descriptive language and past tenses.

• Students will create and present a short guide to an Italian summer festival or tradition.